Googled to somewhere that said this: I think Red came in 1990.
It's mechanical. Check the cable at both ends. I would check the bottom first for damage/disconnection then the top. Turning the cable in the...
I don't see any hatred or negativity, at least in this thread. However, I too have my Faraday cage hat on for max protection.
Awesome! I'm going to remember that one. I don't think it will do much for the handling of the 500. It's a pretty rigid design. I also think it...
Welcome to the board. What a great intro. The others covered all the things that I wanted to say. If it were me, I would take the time to tear it...
Good luck with the rest of the way. I know the feeling that you have in your gut right now and it's kinda stressful. Just remember that all this...
I haven't been on here for a while. I just got up to speed on your project and I had so many flashbacks to my project last year! Regarding your...
+1, I was thinking the same thing. If the VF400 was a six speed then there is no way I can see them making a 5 speed 500. I was riding the 500...
Awesome story!! Man, what a dream place that must be. I mean, look at all those classics...and a box in the back with three new VF500 motors....
Great OP as usual, IC. Great pics. That wheel conversions sure does modernize the look of the 500. That's a neat tool. I wonder if you could do...
Creaky - sorry for the delay. I meant to check for you when you made your opening post. I did find a set of these screws and nuts on my shelf....
Hey Rich. Welcome to the board. Everyone here will help out as much as possible. You should consider setting up a thread to introduce yourself and...
Just don't get this style! [IMG] [IMG]
I have a 7 and 3 year old. I know what your thinking. If money and storage aren't an issue and if the VF is THE bike for you, store them. You will...
Welcome! That's a nice bike combo.
Oh man. I practically got a b^%er reading that list. These were all bikes that I dreamed about, watched and admired in my early teens before I...
Welcome! 23 vintage MX bikes?! Need info and pictures!!
Welcome to the best source of 1st gen info you will find anywhere and congrats. I just don't understand how all these low-mileage bikes keep...
Make sure you stick with the factory manual for this. As mentioned by a post above, it is easy to mess up with the Clymer because there are a...
The 500 is slow relative to newer bikes. Slow, try one of the 600's of the past decade as a comparison and you will understand immediately. I...
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